Food Scientist
Location: US, CA, Modesto
Department: R&D
Salary range: 43000-69000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Food & Beverages
Function: Manufacturing

Company profile:
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Mercer Foods has been providing superior quality freeze dried foods and ingredients to clients around the world for two generations. Our dedication to stringent quality control and complete customer satisfaction are the core of our company tradition, allowing us to provide our clients with the best freeze dried foods on the planet.Here at Mercer Foods, you will find ultra-modern facilities, uncompromising quality assurance programs, complete compliance with freeze dried food standards, and innovative technologies that include everything from sustainable energy practices to automated sanitation and allergen removal.Mercer Foods proudly provides a comprehensive list of products and services for our clients around the world. From total menu and ingredient control to fully customized retail packaging services to a global shipping network that delivers your freeze dried foods reliably and consistently, Mercer Foods spares no expense in ensuring your complete satisfaction.In addition, Mercer Foods employs an integrated research and development team that can help you map out a production and delivery schedule tailored to your specific needs. From organic freeze dried fruits and vegetables to specially prepared and packaged bulk freeze dried foods and ingredients, Mercer utilizes innovative technologies and techniques to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of your product.Quality, sustainability, and service have been the hallmarks of Mercer Foods since our inception, and our ongoing commitment to perfecting our freeze drying process has solidified our reputation as a leader in the freeze dried foods industry.Mercer Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants.

Job description:
Job Title: Food ScientistDepartment: Research and DevelopmentReports to: Senior Food ScientistSchedule: As needed (Mon – Fri traditional days typical)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of food. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.Primary duties and responsibilities:Leads technical components of a project by coordinating activities of a cross functional team.Works with internal ingredient team and external vendors to select raw materials for a given product.Presents iterative prototypes/concepts to business team members, makes technical recommendations to meet project objectives.Develops specifications and testing protocol for new products based on critical consumer and customer attributes.Identifies and presents new and innovative technical solutions and product ideas to the broader organization.Supports cost savings initiatives through ingredient, product &amp; process optimization.Provides technical support to Marketing &amp; Sales as required.Provides troubleshooting support at the plant level as need arises.Is responsible for customer interaction and project management from scale up to commercialization.Is responsible for all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: NoneEducation, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:  B.S. or M.S in Food Science or related field. 3+ years progressive product development experience. Previous work in a Consumer Products environment is required.Physical environment/working conditions: The position is a manufacturing setting and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 40 lbs is required.Equipment and Machinery used: Traditional office equipment as well all machines required for the production, packaging, and distribution of freeze dried product.Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information): Must be able to work as part of a team, in extreme temperatures, and various shifts.

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